The Journal of Plant Ecology focuses on plant ecology, including plant-soil microbe interactions, plant functional traits, and their influence on ecosystem processes like carbon cycling and nutrient dynamics. Research investigates plant responses to environmental changes such as nitrogen deposition, climate aridity, and biological invasions, often employing field experiments, stable isotope methods, and advanced analytical techniques. The journal also covers topics related to plant diversity, community assembly, and the ecological roles of specific plant groups and their associated microbial communities.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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EcologyQ1
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ1
Plant ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
EcologyForestryPlant Sciences
Scopus Categories
Plant ScienceEcology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsEcology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesPlant and animal studiesPlant Water Relations and Carbon DynamicsSoil Carbon and Nitrogen DynamicsPlant Parasitism and ResistanceSpecies Distribution and Climate ChangeForest ecology and managementMycorrhizal Fungi and Plant InteractionsCoastal wetland ecosystem dynamicsRemote Sensing in Agriculture